Bordeaux Mixture (Noun)
Meaning
Antifungal agent consisting of a solution of copper sulphate and quicklime.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The gardener applied a Bordeaux mixture to the grapevines to prevent fungal diseases.
- Bordeaux mixture is a traditional antifungal agent used to control fungal diseases in fruit trees.
- The farmer sprayed a Bordeaux mixture on the apple trees to protect them from powdery mildew.
- A solution of copper sulphate and quicklime, known as Bordeaux mixture, is effective against a wide range of fungal diseases.
- The vintner used a Bordeaux mixture to treat the fungal infection that was affecting the grape harvest.